Entered Hospice at age 45. 21 months... - Advanced Prostate...

Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Entered Hospice at age 45. 21 months after diagnosis.

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After 4 rounds of Jevtana, cancer swiftly invaded liver (numerous tumors throughout) and bone marrow. Platelets and H and H dipped dangerously low and Ex developed a subdural hematoma. After many tranfusions, his mental status continues to decline and he sleeps most of the time without an appetite. He is inpatient hospice and pain seems well controlled.

I wanted to thank this educated and compassionate community for all the great advice and knowledge. We knew his prognosis was poor at the beginning of this horrendous journey, but entering hospice is still a shock for our family.

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BigRich profile image
BigRich

I will pray for him.

Rich

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erjlg3

Reading this....with tears streaming down my face and pain in my heart for him and all of you. Thank you for letting us know through all of your pain. Gentle hugs....

I am very sorry to hear this,my thoughts are with your family during this difficult period.

Yes Cancer Does Suck...I wish your family strength through this tough time.

Best Wishes, Joe

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Charlean

So sorry to hear of this dreadful and quick progression. Praying for you all.

Charlean

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jimreilly

So sorry for you pain; many on this site will be thinking of and/or praying for you and your family--may you not feel alone in spirit!

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Chask

So sorry to hear this. I wish you strength and peace.

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sinjonn

I am lost for words. I am so sad for you both. So fast and so young. We are all thinking of you I am sure.

I too am starting Jevtana since Taxotere never worked for me. God speed my friend.

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MrJack

thank you for letting us know about your situation, sharing information is important to us all

I wish peace and comfort for your family.

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jgmcbride

So young and facing a bleak future. It is hard to accept and your pain must be great. Thinking of you and your family. Survivor here. One of the lucky ones.

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Dr_WHO

May the grace of God be with him, you and your whole family.

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Sisira

This is a very tragic case with the worst circumstances one could ever imagine - a young father with two growing kids! I feel for your family and I pray for your family. May he experience no pain in his body, mind and soul.

Sisira

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scarlino

Thank you for sharing. I will pray for peace and painlessness for him. And comfort for you. Steve

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paulofaus

As a young guy, I feel for you and your family. I hope you find peace.

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Beth_Lott

Cancer does suck! He is lucky to have you at his side. May he have a peaceful passing. Prayers to all.

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Blasterbob

You are both in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob

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j-o-h-n

Oh Dear God....Have Mercy...

j-o-h-n Wednesday, 1/18/2017 12:30 PM EST

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ChuckBandChar

This is so agonizing for you and your family. So young. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Thank you for sharing. This is a special place where we all understand what each other is going thru. This is a horrible disease that has destroyed many families. If only they could come up with a cure. Please take care. Charline

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gusgold

sorry to hear this...in one of your recent posts you said the onco gave your ex 6 months with no treatment and 18 months with jetvana...your case points out the fact that PCa is a good cancer and most men die with it is BS...once it escapes the prostate it is bad news and in a young guy like your ex the treatment ruins your life.

Gus

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Cancersucksβ€’ in reply togusgold

Onc actually gave him up to two years and he said this in front of Kevin's mother. Now, three months later, she watched him die. I cannot believe an oncologist could be that irresponsible, especially because his cancer had responded so poorly to other treatments.

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gusgoldβ€’ in reply toCancersucks

I hope I am wrong, in your case, but the Onco's make good money selling chemo

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dmt1121

I am so sorry that this has been so painful for you. I think it is far harder to be the loved one for someone with cancer or other life-threatening disease than being the patient. Always remember that when family and friends offer their help, let them help and give yourself a break. My prayers are with you both.

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Don1157

Thinking of you and your family, sorry for the quick progression and sending positive thoughts to ease your pain.

So sorry for all concerned. Makes me angry when I read books by the "expert" oncologists who say, "Virtually no one dies of prostate cancer in less than 5 years."

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Since Kevin's diagnosis, I have had two youngish friends die of prostate cancer within two years of initial diagnosis.

His decline was rapid in the last month. Two months ago he ran a five mile race.

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Hankster

Prayers for you. So sorry.

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Chr3

Prayers for you.

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CBurnett

This breaks my heart. Prayers and hugs for you all.

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Cancersucks

Thank you all for the kind words. Kevin passed away peacefully last night. Today was tough for our children but even at their young ages, they realize daddy isn't suffering anymore.

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CBurnett

I am so very very sorry. Kevin will be in our prayers along with you and your family. Those boys gained an amazing guardian angel. Hugs

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Charlesd

Our prayers for strength & peace at this hard time. You are encouragement to me to remain steadfast with my husband on this journey.

I'm horrified how PCa can be so brutal and unforgiving in some men. I can sympathize for your family, my Dad was taken at 42, 18 months after Dx. But from brain cancer. I know how difficult the times ahead will be. Be strong for your children, love your children, tell them you love them everyday. Don't let your family break apart as mine did. This is out of bounds, but don't rush into another marriage like my Mom did, twice. After 40 years, I still think of my Dad, and what he had taught me. I still miss him.

Peace and Love, Joe

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erjlg3

Thinking of all of you. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Most sincere.

Jackie

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Wynnsts

Prayers for strength and healing!!!

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Pennysue1

I'm so so sorry-my Mike is on jevtana after radiation, taxotere, zytiga, xtandi, provenge. He also takes zofran (pill form)

It's for cancer patients- it's the only way he can eat without the nausea. He takes it 3 times a day- you might try it- the only thing that would for Mike's nausea. Prayers for everyone πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»πŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈ

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Dr_WHO

Please know that all of our hearts are breaking for your whole family. Cancer does suck. I am convinced it is harder on the caregivers than the ones battling the beast. Please, please feel free to post here when you have the need to vent or share the load. We are all brothers and sisters here and want to ease the burden.

God's Grace

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siouxbee19

Prayers for comfort, peace, strength and so many things for you and your family...πŸ™β™₯️

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